""His limited value outside of what he did in the batter's box likely leaves him in the 'Hall of Very Good' category," Reuter said about Encarnacion. Reuter also called Encarnacion a late-bloomer due to him not having his first 30-home run season until he was 29 years old. Encarnacion's fielding wasn't the greatest either, but he was able to be a productive player by being a terrific designated hitter. Encarnacion finished his MLB career with 424 home runs and driving in 1,261 runs. Encarnacion made three All-Star Games in a four-year span from 2013-2016."
"2012 was the first year Encarnacion took off as a Blue Jay. He went from hitting 17 home runs in 2011 to hitting 42 home runs in 2012. Encarnacion then hit at least 30 home runs in every season through 2019, while he eclipsed 40 home runs again in 2016, when he drove in a league high 127 RBIs."
Edwin Encarnacion struggled early with the Cincinnati Reds but revitalized his career after a 2009 trade to the Toronto Blue Jays. He became a premier power hitter, totaling 424 home runs and 1,261 RBIs in his MLB career. Encarnacion made three All-Star teams between 2013 and 2016 and posted six 100-RBI seasons, averaging 109 RBIs per season from 2012–2018. His 239 home runs in Toronto rank third in franchise history. Defensive limitations limited his overall value, with most production coming as a designated hitter. A 2026 Hall of Fame ballot ranking placed him 16th of 33, labeling him "Hall of Very Good."
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